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| Puerto Santa Cruz | ||
| province | Santa Cruz | |
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| Residents | 3397 (2001) | |
other value for residents on Wikidata: 4431   | ||
| Tourist information Tel | (02962) 49-8301 | |
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The small town Puerto Santa Cruz lies in the central part of the Santa Cruz Province in the Argentine part of Patagonia near the Atlantic coast. It has about 4,000 inhabitants and was until the establishment of Río Gallegos Capital of the former national territory of Santa Cruz.
For a long time the city was a little-noticed stopover in the wasteland of the Patagonian steppe. Only since 2004 directly south of the city of Monte León National Park was founded and its administration was set up in Puerto Santa Cruz, its tourist importance began to grow somewhat.
background
The city was founded in 1908, making it the oldest city in today's Santa Cruz Province. It serves as a supply center for the surrounding estancias, which mainly breed sheep.
The city is not located directly on the Atlantic coast, but 15 km inland on the wide estuary of the river Santa Cruz River. The modern ocean-going port is located directly on the Atlantic Punta Quilla.
getting there
By plane
The nearest airport is in Río Gallegos, he is daily from Buenos Aires (Aeroparque) and several Patagonian cities.
By bus
Many of the bus routes on Ruta Nacional 3 go to Santa Cruz, but some only stop nearby Comandante Luis Piedrabuena. There are connections to Buenos Aires, Northwest Argentina, Cordoba and Mendoza.
In the street
Santa Cruz is 28 km off the beaten track Ruta Nacional 3. Turn east about 8 km south of Comandante Luis Piedrabuena.
By boat
mobility
In the small town everything can be reached on foot, and there are still taxis.
Tourist Attractions
- Museo Regional Carlos Borgialli, Av. Piedra Buena 234. Tel.: 54-2962-49-8301.
- Museo de los Pioneros, Av. Piedra buena 112. Tel.: 54-2962-49-8301.
activities
You can attend some events in the cultural center. Furthermore, a trip to the harbor is worthwhile, not only because of the facilities but also because of the delightful beaches with cliffs and grottos. However, the water is probably too cold for bathing (maximum 13 ° C).
shop
Everything is available for your daily needs. However, one should note the relatively high price level, which is about the same in the entire province.
kitchen
- La Ria, Av. Piedra buena 650. Tel.: 54-2962-49-8935.
- Casa de Te Alen, Avenida Roca. Tel.: 54-2962-49-8209.
nightlife
- Mestizo Pub, San martín 420. Mobile: 54 (0)15-472011.
accommodation
- Hotel Monte León, San juan 432. Mobile: 54 (0)15-535045, 54 (0)15-528873.
- Hostería Municipal, 25 May 645. Tel.: 54 (0)2962 49-8202.
- La Posada de Pinky, Tucuman 111. Tel.: 54 (0)2962 49-8745.
- Apart Hotel Kawo, Frank Lewis 293. Tel.: 54 (0)2962 49-8037, Mobile: 54 (0)15-553472, Email: [email protected].
- Residencial Anel Aike, San Martín y 25 de Mayo. Tel.: 54 (0)2962 49-8223.
health
There's a hospital in town. There are no particular health hazards, except possibly the Marea Roja, poisoning of mussels and some other marine animals, which is announced.
Practical advice
There are two banks (Nación and Santa Cruz) with ATMs in the center. The tourist information office is located at 534 Avenida Piedra Buena.
Telephone area code is 02962, Post Code 9300.
trips
- Monte León National Park. The park, founded in 2004, has something to offer especially to fans of the Patagonian coastal fauna. There is a penguin colony, where around 150,000 animals stayed between September and April, a sea lion colony and numerous bird species. The rock formations created by erosion on the steep coast give the place its own character.
